Talk about a playground for an adult. Hanging out for half a day at the Exotic Racing location in Nevada, and driving three amazing automobiles on their Playground track should just about do it.

And now that I have driven all three automobiles, all street models that you could purchase from the dealership, let me share what I thought of each.

The Ferrari 458 Italia

My must begin by apologizing. I should not have driven the 458 first, on a new track. This car deserved more respect and consideration than this. The reality is, the Ferrari 458 Italia was probably the car that could have taught me the most out of the three — but it was also clear that I needed ‘time’ with this work of moving art.

And for this reason, I nickname the Ferrari 458 the ‘teacher, the mentor.’

The Lamborghini Huracan’

The second car I drove was the Lamborghini Huracan,’which struck me as both quicker, slower and less disciplined than the Ferrari 458. Quicker, as it quickly wanted to get up and ‘go,’ and slower in the sense that there were times when I had my foot completely compressed on the drive cabin floor and didn’t feel ‘unsafe.’ frankly, I would have tried that with the 458, even though the Huracan’ is technically more powerful.

Finally, I would describe the Huracan’ as less ‘disciplined.’ Meaning, the car broke free at the rear on a couple of occasions, and I had the general sense that I could not (ever) relax in a corner. In a straight line, my sense is this car comes alive half way down an airport runway. But in corners, respectfully, it leaves you wanting for a Lotus.

For all these reasons, I nickname the Lamborghini Huracan’ the ‘grumpy, successful 38 year old uncle.’

He has success, but wants to ‘show you just what he can do,’ and he wants it all done before age 40. He wants it to be loud, visible and impressive. And all of this, is more important than doing it the best, whatever that means to a person. Very attractive and gets a lot of attention, but may not actually be a ‘drivers’ driving car.’

The Porsche 991 GT3

In short, this was without question my best drive of the day. The Porsche 991 GT3 may not be the fastest car on the track, but it is the most nimble, the most ‘put together,’ the most holistic and well rounded. It is the crown jewel of the Porsche experience, on a race track. And it s lightening quick, at every aspect of the track. It makes you feel comfortable. I felt one — with this car. That’s the best way I can describe driving the GT3. Me and the car, were one, and within the first two laps.

For these reasons, I nickname the Porsche GT3 ‘serenity at (top) speed.’

A special thank you to my driving instructor for the day, and to the team at Exotic Racing, Las Vegas, for being so gracious and professional. If you find yourself in Las Vegas, go do this!

As you will read in my overall review of the three supercars I drove on this day in Las Vegas, Nevada, at Exotics Racing there, this car was my far the standout. Balanced. Super quick. Responsive. Confidence building. Comfortable. Uncomfortable. Comforting. Driven. A corner hunter.

I found this car to be what’s called ‘a driver’s car.’ If you love Porsche’s, as my wife Natasha Bryant does, then you will love this car. But, if you think you know Porsche’s because you have driven one, you are going to be very surprised when you drive this. This is what Porsche had in mind when it decided to compete in global motorsports, and I get it. Now.

I drove the Lamborghini Huracan’ LP610 4 at Exotics Racing in Las Vegas, Nevada, on their ‘Playground’ track there.

This was by far the more wild of three supercars I drove on this day. But if you want to get eyeball attention, if that is your goal, then this is the car you will want to drive.

Four wheel drive keeps it planted and civilized, but I found its characteristics better for (very) fast straight line driving than handling tightly around corners. You will see me slightly oversteer the car early on (the first lap), and the rear comes loose momentarily. This car demands both respect and attention.

After the business was done in Las Vegas, Nevada recently, I headed to the closest motorsport track I could find. That place just happened to be Exotic Racing, and their Playground 1.5 mile short racing track.

On this day I drove a fantasy pick of high end sports cars. The three cars on this day were the Ferrari 458, the Lamborghini Huracan and the Porsche GT3.

Below is a photo collage of my day at Exotic Racing in Las Vegas. My wife Natasha Bryant, who also loves cars and motorsports, and drives a Porsche 911/997 Targa 4S, hung out with me on day but did not join the drive this time).

Recently I had the pleasure of joining my friend Dana Blackhurst, owner and driver of a race prepped Lotus Evora based, at the Spring Mountain Motor Country Club just outside of Las Vegas, Nevada.

And while my daily driver is a custom Mansory Lotus Evora GTE car, I made no assumptions or presumptions as to how I would perform (or drive) in a race prepped Lotus Evora. More so, driving one on a track I was wholly unfamiliar with.

I am pleased to report that I returned my friend’s car just the way I found it, and according to track officials, I drove the tightest of the courses at Spring Mountain better than most new comers who visit and drive for their first time.

Below are some photo memories from my day with Dana and his Lotus Evora. Spring Mountain is also the west coast headquarters for Radical race cars, so you will find some beautiful examples of their cars here also.

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